After another unexpectedly long break from writing in this blog, I'm back.  Here're the updates:

Plus or Minus Two Percent is in final editing and formatting, and I expect to receive the final version any day.  Launch should be in March!

I also have a new Facebook page at facebook.com/JohnMartinWrites. 

I have a new web site at JohnMartinWrites.com, and I urge you all to check it out. The web site is a WordPress themed site, and with it comes a blog section.  SOOO, I will be focusing on that blog going forward.  I'm not closing this blog, but if you think I blogged infrequently before, hang around here and you'll know I've gotten even worse.

I also created these stickers to promote the launch of the book and website, and if you want one of these, simply go to the web site and click on the any of the FOLLOW buttons.  A signup link will open.  Provide your email address, and I'll email back to get your mailing information. 

Thanks for following!  See you on the other site!

Moving Along

I'm not the best at blogging, but I hope that changes with time.  As I progress along the path of getting my book published I find that many days of inactivity on the blog turn to weeks. 

In the meantime I have not stopped working on the book and am about to engage with an editor, so that is significant and worthy of posting about.  I knew selecting an editor and getting into this phase would be somewhat of a challenge, I really did not know how daunting it could be.

For me it has been difficult because I don't have many resources in my hip pocket, and so I've searched through indie writer sites and elsewhere looking for suggestions and tips.  There is an abundance of information on the subject, and many choices for editors.  I submitted to several and received samples of their work, and was pleasantly surprised with the feedback. 

My choice of an editor was based on recommendations and feedback, and also economics, which for me is of concern.  I may not be a struggling writer, but I still want to budget my expenses and hopefully get the biggest bang for my buck.  That said, I will find out soon enough how big the bang is. 

I am also excited about the book cover and getting it finalized.  As soon as it is done, which will be within a couple of weeks, I will post it.